Exam day tips: Cambridge English paper-based exams
Here are some tips so you know what to expect on the exam day. These tips are for your written, paper-based exams (not including the Speaking test or Young
Learner exams). For more information, go to www.CambridgeESOL.org
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Before the exam
Things to bring to the exam
During the exam
At the end of each paper
Check the date, time and address
of your exam. Your centre will send
you this information. If you have any
questions, contact your centre before
the exam day.
Remember to check how long it
will take you to travel to the exam,
especially if your exam is at a weekend
or on a holiday.
Get to the exam early! Follow the
direction signs to find the exam room
or go to the reception of the building
and ask for directions.
Bring your identification, for example
a passport. It must be an original (not
a copy) and must have a photo of you.
Bring pens and pencils. Your centre
will also give you pens and pencils if
you need them.
You cannot have a bag at your desk,
your centre will show you where to put
any bags you have.
Do not bring food or drink to your
desk in the exam room (except a
bottle of water).
You cannot bring your phone or any
other electronic devices to your desk
in the exam. Your centre will tell you
where to put them during the exam.
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Do not bring bags, phones, etc. to
your desk.
Listen carefully to the instructions
which the invigilator will read out.
At the end of each paper (e.g. the
Writing paper, the Reading paper,
etc.), the invigilator will tell you to
stop writing. Stop immediately.
Do not talk to other people, or try to
see what they are writing.
Give all papers to the invigilator,
including question papers answer
sheets, rough paper, etc.
Make sure you follow the exam
instructions. If you have any questions,
need help or want to leave the room,
raise your hand to ask for help.
Always stay in your seat until the
invigilator gives you permission to
leave the room.
There will be a clock in the exam room
to help you with your timing.
If you are doing a Listening test, check
that you can hear the test properly.
Raise your hand immediately if you
cannot hear the recording.
If you have any questions or
problems, tell the invigilator
immediately.
Good luck with
your exam!